Brett Davis:

R1 - 3-1-5-7
R2 - 4-3-1-11
R3 - 5-2-4-3
R4 - 6-9-2-10
R5 - 4-1-7-11
R6 - 4-7-8-1
R7 - 5-8-7-12
R8 - 7-5-6-8
R9 - 2-14-5-3
R10 - 4-8-2-13
R11 - 4-9-6-10

Best - R1 n3 Sharpmind
Longshot - R7 n12 Sparta
Best Play - R1 Tce 1,3,5,7

Paul Lally – Selections

Arrogate might be taking a spin around the Santa Anita track or a nap in his stall Saturday morning when Round 3 of the Al Maktoum Challenge is contested at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.

The Group 1, $400,000 dirt race at about 1 1/4 miles is the final local prep for the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 25, but it is highly unlikely that anything that happens in the Super Saturday feature will turn a hair on the World Cup favorite waiting across the world in California.

The world-class sprinter Peniaphobia is a five-time stakes winner in Hong Kong and was second and third in the $1 million Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai in March the last two years.

This March, the focus is on domestic races. On Sunday, Peniaphobia starts as the 133-pound highweight in the $322,069 Friendship Bridge Handicap at five furlongs on turf at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.

SHA TIN SELECTIONS
(Sunday March 5, 2016)

The American contingent for the Dubai World Cup card on March 25 at Meydan Racecourse is beginning to take firmer shape, and World Cup favorite Arrogate could have a strong supporting cast joining him in Dubai.

John Blance - Selections

R1: 8-12-4-3
R2: 12-2-3-9
R3: 11-5-3-8
R4: 2-3-8-10
R5: 6-2-11-1
R6: 3-10-2-8
R7: 2-3-6-9
R8: 11-4-6-10

Best: R3 N11 Helen’s Choice
Longshot: R7 N9 Brilliant Dream
Play: Tierce R5 N1,2,6 &11

Brett Davis - Selections

R1 - 11-7-1-4
R2 - 12-3-2-1
R3 - 4-5-11-6
R4 - 5-8-12-4
R5 - 6-1-11-2
R6 - 10-13-5-2
R7 - 6-3-2-9
R8 - 4-2-10-6

Eroico has had a steady ascension in class in all-weather races in Hong Kong in recent months, winning consecutive races on the infield track at Sha Tin. On Wednesday at Sha Tin, Eroico faces a stern test in the $225,489 Egret Handicap at six furlongs on the all-weather surface. To win a third consecutive race, Eroico will carry 132 pounds, the second-highest assignment in the field of 12.

The Egret Handicap is the final race on an eight-race program. Wagering is available through DRFBets.com.

SHA TIN SELECTIONS

(Wednesday, March 1, 2017)

RACE 1: #1 Best Reward, #12 Vivacious Winner, #11 Atomic Blast, #8 Gentlemen

RACE 2: #13 Super Euro Star, #1 Grand Harbour, #12 Emperor Victory, #8 The Full Bloom

RACE 3: #1 Orionids, #12 Art Of Success, #6 Grade One, #8 Kirov

RACE 4: #4 Glenealy Prize, #14 Equity Doctrine, #2 Works Of Art, #3 Sure Peace

Helene Paragon and Werther gave trainer John Moore a sweep of the two Group 1 races at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on Sunday, but one of the winners was a surprise.

Helene Paragon (5-1) won his second consecutive Group 1 in the $1,288,825 Queen’s Silver Cup Jubilee at seven furlongs on turf, beating stablemate Able Friend, the 10-11 favorite, by three-quarters of a length. The Moore-trained Joyful Trinity (15-2) finished third.

SHA TIN SELECTIONS

(Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017)

Brett Davis - Selections
Race 1: 7-13-6-4
Race 2: 1-7-5-8
Race 3: 1-5-2-3
Race 4: 1-9-11-13
Race 5: 5-3-1-7
Race 6: 4-5-10-12
Race 7: 5-4-3-2
Race 8: 4-6-7-5
Race 9: 3-10-8-5
Race 10: 6-1-3-13